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9 pin D-SUB male connector layout

9 pin D-SUB male connector
at the computer



Pin Name Dir Description
1/FORWARD<--Forward
2/BACK<--Backward
3/LEFT<--Left
4/RIGHT<--Right
5+5V-->+5 VDC (50mA max)
6/TRG1<->Trigger A / Output 1
7/TRG2<->Trigger A / Output 1
8OUTPUT-->Output 3
9GND---Signal Ground

Note: Direction is Computer relative joystick.
Warning: Pin 5 is +5V on MSX and Mouse Button 2 on Amiga. Since Amiga mousebutton is active low, connecting an Amiga mouse to a MSX and pressing mousebutton 2 will shortcut the supply voltage


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9 pin D-SUB female connector diagram

9 pin D-SUB female connector
at the joystick cable

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